Stitched Sugar Cookies Halloween (Ready-to-Print Version)
Whimsical sugar cookies with vibrant colored doughs and chocolate accents, ideal for festive celebrations and gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sugar Cookie Dough
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dough Coloring
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1/2 teaspoon red food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon green food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon purple food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon orange food coloring gel
→ Chocolate Stitches
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Allow butter to soften at room temperature. Measure all ingredients precisely, especially flour, and prepare food coloring for dough division.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined. Scrape bowl sides and bottom for uniform texture.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough forms without streaks.
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Separate dough into five equal parts. Add each portion its corresponding food coloring (red, green, purple, yellow, orange) and mix gently until color is uniform.
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Wrap each colored dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance color definition and handling.
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Pinch or cut small pieces from each colored dough and gently assemble on a floured surface to create patchwork disks or logs. Roll or press to desired thickness. Use cookie cutters for uniform shapes if preferred.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange cookies on parchment-lined trays, spacing evenly. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
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Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Pipe thin 'stitch' lines at dough seams using a piping bag or small plastic bag with a cut tip. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
# Handy Tips:
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Chill colored dough thoroughly between 30 minutes to 24 hours for vibrant colors and crisp shapes.
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Use a small round piping tip for clean chocolate stitch lines and practice consistent pressure.